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Hqrs. A. of Potomac Eight Oclock of the Night Oct 30th/64

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your kind and welcome letter of the 23rd inst last Wednesday evening but as we were on the march and I had not my knapsack with me I could not answer…

Camp Near Poolesville Md Oct 25th 1862

Dear Father & Mother.

I received two letters from you, one was dated the 11th, and the other the 17th. I received the first one last Sunday morn, and the last, last Tuesday. I also received six or eight…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Oct 24th /64

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your last letter a few days ago but had not time to answer it. You said that you thought the invalid Corps was permanent while I was at the Hospital I saw several that…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Oct 19th /64

Dear Father & Mother

As I have a little leisure time I thought that I would write you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope these lines will find you the same. I wrote you a letter last…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Oct 13th /64

Dear Father & Mother.

I expect you will be surprised to find that I have got back to the regiment again through some misunderstanding I was ordered back to the regiment. Dr. Taylor when he examined me…

Waterloo Va Nov. 9th 1862

Dear Father & Mother

I thought that I would sit down and write a few lines to let you know where we are. We are on the banks of the river, on Friday and entered Leesburg that night, we laid there all night, and started…

Headquarters Army of P. Nov 4th /64

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letter of the 30th inst and also the one of the 16th inst that was sent to the boat they received it and sent it on. I also received uncle Add. letter. Your letter found…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Nov 24th /64

Dear Father & Mother

I received your letter of the 20th inst this evening and was glad to hear from you. Your letter found me in good health and I hope these lines will find you the same. I am very…

(No. 3 1⁄2.)
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Department of the Interior
Pension Office
Washington, D.C., November 18, 1873

Sir

You are hereby notified that your claim for pension, No. 125794, has been allowed at $ 6 per month, commencing June 19, 1873, payable…

Headquarters Army of Potomac Nov 17/64

Dear Father & Mother.

I received your letters of the 6th and 13th inst and was glad to hear from you. Your letters found me in good health and I hope these may find you the same. I received the towel,…